Can an app get african american men moving? new study tests FitBrothers
NCT ID NCT05621044
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a smartphone app called FitBrothers designed to help African American men start and maintain physical activity. Thirty-six men used the app, which included goal setting, rewards, and health tips. The goal was to see if the app could increase daily steps and improve health measures like weight and blood pressure over nine months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
FitBrothers smartphone app (behavioural intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this app could offer a practical way to help African American men stay active and reduce health risks like heart disease.
What could go wrong
This was a small, early study with only 36 men. The app may not work for everyone, and long-term benefits are not yet proven.
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Locations
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Georgetown University
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20057, United States
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Klein Buendel, Inc.
Golden, Colorado, 80401, United States
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Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808, United States